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Question 1

when using a transfer/gait belt, the NA should:

Answer 1

place it over the residents clothing

Question 2

when transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed ?

Answer 2

on the stronger side

Question 3

example of an activity of daily living (ADL)

Answer 3

eating

Question 4

if. resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:

Answer 4

widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her

Question 5

how to promote independence when helping a resident with care

Answer 5

NA should encourage the resident to do as such as possible for themselves

Question 6

how does skin appear with a stage 1 pressure sore?

Answer 6

skin is red and painful

Question 7

condition that increases the risk of pressure ulcers

Answer 7

restricted mobility

Question 8

pressure ulcer fact

Answer 8

pressure ulcer can lead to life-threatening infections

Question 9

higher risk of skin breakdown

Answer 9

tailbone (sacrum)

Question 10

NA should reposition immobile residents in bed at least every

Answer 10

two hours

Question 11

a bed cradle keeps the covers from resting on a residents..

Answer 11

legs and feet

Question 12

what should be washed everyday

Answer 12

perineum

Question 13

mechanical lifts prevent

Answer 13

injury

Question 14

when bathing. resident..

Answer 14

wash the perennial area last

Question 15

when cleaning the perineal area, NA should

Answer 15

work from front to back

Question 16

fact for repositioning

Answer 16

NA should check residents skin each time they are repositioned

Question 17

fact of nail care

Answer 17

nail care should be provided when the nails are jagged and dirty

Question 18

how can a NA help promote independence and dignity while assisting with grooming

Answer 18

by honoring the residents preferences

Question 19

when must a NA always wear gloves

Answer 19

shaving a resident

Question 20

appropriate way to refer a resident when assisting its weaker side

Answer 20

involved side

Question 21

fact of helping a resident

Answer 21

if resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the weaker side when
dressing

Question 22

oral care on conscious resident should be done at least

Answer 22

two times

Question 23

fact about dentures

Answer 23

clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in the denture cup

Question 24

ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include

Answer 24

using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care

Question 25

edge of bed dangling means

Answer 25

sitting up with legs over side of bed

Question 26

how often should a resident in wheelchairs be repositioned

Answer 26

at least every hour

Question 27

a resident who is lying on either her left or right side is in the

Answer 27

lateral side

Question 28

a resident who has her head and shoulder elevated and is in a partially reclined position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the

Answer 28

fowlers position

Question 29

a residents who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the

Answer 29

prone position

Question 30

a resident who is lying on her side with her upper knee and raised towards the chest is in the

Answer 30

sims position

Question 31

a resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the

Answer 31

supine position

Question 32

fact about properly positioning a standard bedpan

Answer 32

a standard bedpan should be positioned with the wider end aligned with the residents buttocks

Question 33

unconscious residents are at higher risk of

Answer 33

aspirations